Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
3983A5
RGB
57, 131, 165
HSL
199, 49%, 44%
HSB
199, 65%, 65%
CMYK
65, 21, 0, 35
LAB
51, -16, -25
LCH
51, 30, 239
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 231
XYZ
17, 20, 39
LUV
51, -29, -35
HWB
199, 22%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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